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The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
Potatoes i'm Their Jackets,

SHOULD potatoes be peeled before
cooking, or should they be boiled in their
lacketss say most decidedly in their
jackets" writes Psof. Mattieu Williams,
land will state my reasons. From fifty
three to ffty-six per cent. of the saline
constituents of the potato is potash, and
potash is an important constituent of the
blood-so important that in Norway,
where scurvy once prevailed very seriously
it has been banishcd since the introduc-
ton Of the potato, and according to
Lang and other good authorities,
il is owing to the use of this vegetable
by a people who formerly were INSULT
GENTLY supplied with saline vegetable
food. Potash salts are freely soluable in
water, and find that the water in which
potatoes have been boiled contains pot
ash, as may DC proved by boiling itdown
to concentrate, then fltering, and add !,
ing the usual potash test-platinum
chloride. It is evident that the skin of
the potato must resist this passage of the
potash into the water, though it may not
fully prevent it. The bursting of the
skin occurs only at quite the latter part
of the cookery. The greatest practical
authorities on the potato-rishmen-
appear to be unanimous. I do not re
member to have seen a propelled potato
in Ireland. find I can at once detect
by the difference of flavor, whether a po-
tato has been boiled with or without its
jacket, and this difference is evidently
saline.
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women IN Emergencies.

Itis not always a question q nerves,
writes Emily s. Button IN the Toledo
Hade, but 4 of habit, which enaps
nc person to do just the right thing
uaaer critical conditions, while another,
IND far stronger physically, stands ~
utterly helpless. / have seen 2 irai''
delicate woman, who looked g y =
breath might blow her away, qule1iy
s!sp to the front and direct those around
hsr ii - emergency with b wise fore-
bought that checked possible evh con
sequences, while her stronger arlena
Went into mysteries. The one had Learned
y control herself; the other simply
gave way to j natural feeling Of constef'
nation.
No home u family can be ENTIRELY
saaFded against tho possibility ct som
accident which only instant action cal
pssven from having fatal consequences
fose THAI any one esDe must the moshc
Aass control Of herself and be prepared
np mattar how Der heart may he toE4
With anguish 1T Tho suHesip0 q som
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Men Q-onanlfntented.

Miss Knickerbocker-N Talrnage y
right, Mr. snobberly, you ought TO De 9
magnificent dancer.
snobberly-Ah, what did be say
he says men of talent and command.
s. intellecs are never good dancers
Texas siftings.
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WreteheJ. Indeed,

Are those whom a confirmed tendency to BIZ.
iousness, subject to the various and cha geful
symptoms Indicative of liver c5mplaint
Nausea, sick headache, constipation, furred
tongue, an unpleasant breath, a dull or SHARP
pain in the neighborhood of the affected organ.
impurity of the blood and loss of appetite, sis.
na'izei it as one of the most d stressing, as it is
one of the most common, of mala lies. There
is, however, a benign specific for the disease,
and all its unpleasant manifestations. 1t is
the concurrent testimony of the public and TAG
medical profession. that Hoste ter's stomach
Bitters is a medicine which ach ewes results
speedily felt. thorough and benign. Beside
rcctifying liver disorder. it invigoratts the
feeble, cOnquers kidney and bladder com.
plaints,and has;ens the convalesceLcaaf thcs,
recovering from enfeebliagfcrease ~m-Afcre-
over, it is the grand specific for fever and asuet
10 lie good ompan for himself a mar
must keep his conscience clean. ra
,, t., ,Ii5a sTuE wTTI7 TUu rest JUST &c SNOW
the have minds of Their owl; but : ere
is no dn agreement among the women asIo the
of DIR. Pierce's "EGUortfe Prescf1ptt0lt.
Taey are all unanimous in pEo1ounc ng IL the
hest remedy in the world TO- all those chrome
diseases, weaknesses and complaints ,pacul ar
To their sex. It trans orms the pale, haggard,
fi spirited woman, into one of sparkilng
health. and the ringing laugh again ".relgns
supreme in the happy household.
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The 1Einfster,s WIFE.

Mrs. P~arishioner- Is it possible! And
so your wife is a deaf mute2
American Minister-Yes, she was born
How terribly she must feel the attic
toni"
ION the contrary, she is the happiest
minister's wife in the couatry."
sIndeedr'
sYes; she never hears a word that the
congregation say about her. "-[omaha
World.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
Contentment IS better than money, and ]u'
a hOut as scarce.
rIranic cnnnha and Colds,

And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, can
be cured by the use of SCOTS EMULSION as u
conta: ms the healing virtues of Cod Liver oh
and Hypophosphites in heir fullest form. lsa
beautiful creamy Emulsion, palatable as mix,
easily digested, and can be taken oy inc i nu
En,nis;on the remedy par excellence in Tu-
bercnlous and strumous Affections, to say
nothing Of ordinary colds and throat trou oles'"
w. r. S. CoNNELI, M. D., Manchester: U.
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Skylights-The sun. moon and stars.
Don't Read This

if You have e suficiency of this worlds goods,
but if you have no, write TO Hallett q Co,
Portland, Maine. and receive, free, fu partic-
home. wherever you are locat,l. at a profit of
from s5to s25 per day and upwards. All src-
coed; 10th sexes; all ages. All is new. Capt.
tai not required. Haflett & Co. will start you;
Don't delay; investigate at once, and grand
success will attend you.
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ra1ect that at p.cnics a
y 5sn raars ago it was the custom
az hnn g ! eirl isi to stand up IN 2 row s IN t ie
IN, z men kiss them all goodbye, all s1 Is
snfhnsiasm about national progress seeAns :.
he g grave mistake.
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! hottie Of Red Star Cough Cure made q
thar ngh and permanent cure of a cold 50
severe that | could not t TX, says MI. 5. r..
Roach. assistant superintendent Ne" h"A
yanfral Sleeping Car Company.
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An after dinner speech--~check. please"
Human Calves.

An exchange saws: sNine-tenths of the I'M
sonnv marrfaees result from human calves
n ne ~ allowed 70 run at large in socisty pas
hires" Nine-tenlhs of the chrome or llnger-
Ing diseases Of to-day originate in impure
in serofuIa. consumption (Which is butserofu q
Of the lungs, sores, ulcers, skin diseases and
kindred affections. DIR. Pierce,s 'Iolden
Medical Discovery" cures all these. VI
Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

science says that a boy ma Msigh 1ns
~ M pr on the planet Jupiter. Just think.
81 the sufferings Of an inhabitant OF
L,,nifeT who had eaten a piece OF wedaine
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

Hon. Nj. "A. Foran, Of Ohio, membes OF HOUSE
Of Representatives, writes thab y. Sacoh7 ~
re.iayed him of a.ute bodlly palhs.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
Spring Medicine

ruervnoay needs and should taks a gooa sprihs
medicine, for i've reasons: - benent
from MEDICINE than at any other sea on, the
ID. Ths impurities which have aecumuia1s s.an ton !.
,,ood shan,d be expelled, and the system gwen y
sod strength, before the prostrasing e'ee's
weather are felt.
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Hood,s sarsaparilIa

:. .ns hest spring medicine for everybody. ~ pala,
aas the blood. 1t sharpeus thu appetite. = =
the digestion. 1t overconles dspiits. '"i
the whole system. Try it this SPRING.
: aIaasss sarsanari1Ia gave me new life and re
~ No tomvw onted health and strength.
IIAm j. CLousH, Tilton, nh.
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sick and bilious headache, AMI all derange-
nanfs of stomach and bowels, cured by Ut.
PIERCE ssPeIIets't-or anti-blllous grahuies.
* aents 4 al. No cheap boxes to allow waste
II Grimes. BY druggists
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Relief is immediate. and a sure cure.
lso's Remedy for Catarrh. so cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
ThrevyIng the Weddtns shne.

This custom Of throwing one or more
old shoes after the bride and groom
either when they go to chercht to be mar
ried or when thcystart on their wedding
journey, is 50 old that the memory Of
man stretches not back to its beginning.
Some think it represents an assault, and
is a lingering trace Of the custom among
savage nations of larrying away the
bride by violence; Others thing that it
is a relic of the ancient law of exchange
or purchase, and that it formerly i'm
piled the surrender by the parents of all
dominion OF authority over their
daughter. 1t has q likeness to a Jewish
custom mentioned In the Bible. Thus
in Deuteronomy we read when the
the brother of a dead man refused to
marry his widow she asserted her indie
pendence of him by ''loosilg his SHOE"
Also, in Ruth, when the kinsnan of
Boaz gave up his claim to the inheritance
of Ruth and to Ruth also, he inilcated
his assent by plucking of his shoe and
giving it to Boaz. 1t was also the Gus
tom of the Middle Ages to place the
husbands shoe on the head off the nup-
tial couch, in token Of his domination.
-TParis American Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

ROYAL GLUE mends everything! Broken
Chine, Glass. Wood. Free Walls at Drugs & Gro
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Fashion Notes.

ladies.
Yoke neck frocks are coming in
vogue.
The opal and the moonstone are num-
bered with fashionable stones.
The favorite sash ribbons are made Of
more, having fan picot edges.
Apron draperies. both long and short,
appear up n many of the new dresses.
Babies long frocks must measure for-
ty-two inches from Che neck to the hem.
. Bannets of white, pale pink, mauve
and white p.u h are worn in the evening.
R,und yokes and long sleeves are the
arbitrary rule for babies frocks on all
occasions.
The spangles on gauzy evening fans
are of small size, in silver, gold and
colored metal.
Evening co.ffures are orn amented with
pompons of feathers, flowers and beads,
lace and ribbon.
Plaid woo.en materials are used in
combination with striped and checked
fabrics for dresses for misses.
Jewelled combs in miniature sizes are
used on hairpins for evening wear, as
are flower patterns set with gems.
Grape and crepe lisse fans, bordered
with lace and spangled with silver and
gold, are very pretty and effective.
Cloak pelisses, with short wasted
bodies and full, rather long skirts, are
the correct wraps for small boys as well
as little girls.
Baby's toilet basket is now mounted
on a rattan or white willow stand, lined
with china six, and p~rofusely decorated
with tinted ribbon.
The newest c..oaks for little girls have
waists reaching only to the armpits, more
like a deep yoke than a waist. and skirts
falling to the ankles.
Brooches and earrings are being made
more aud more to serve as sets, though it
cannot be said that sets have yet regained
their old time popularity.
Drawn work, hemstitching, brier and
feather stitching, embroidery. lace and
tuc'is adorn the long pretty first dresses
of the baby ofthe present.
Palcto.s or coats for little girls look
stylish with a hood of the material hang
ing down the back, richly lined and .
LYONS silks, made up with broad vel
vcf s,ripes of a contrasting or harmonic
ino color. are selected as the material Tor
evening dresses for elderly ladies.
Xix pompons appears conspicuous'y
aropg the fancy trimmings OF the present
season. They are used at the ends OF
sashes, bonnet strings, etc, and are even
used as trimming for waists and sleeves.
Bad trimmings are more fashlonaDie
and more beautiful than ever They
NAV be procured il sets, including .
panel for the skirt, plastron Collar ana
ornaments for the corsage.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

If f1icted with sore eyes use DR. Isaac Thomp-
son S Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

+ ] man blows his own trumpet, can M
nninion be sound?
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
LADIES, DEPARTMENT.
Turlkish Coin bracelets.

The handsome bracelets and necklaces
which Turkish ladies wear, composed Of
ancient coins of gold, form n of their
richest and most characteristic orna-
nncats. As these coins are scarce, and
as the taste for this style of ornament is
ever increasing, certain adventures have
had coins made in Europe Of baser
metals, which, in Turkey, they sell as
genuine. In Anatolia and elsewhere
they have driven a prosperous trade in
this way. But the government has now
prohibited the sale of these sham coins
and ordered the seizure of such as may
be now offered for purchase.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

A hand-urgan-A paper devoted to paints
fry.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

Daughters. Wives and MOthers
Send for Pamphlet on Female Diseases, free
securely sealed. DIR J. B. Marchisi, Utica, NY.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

generally At 4 loss-The undertaken.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
Zones ard strengthens

.when in the spring / felt all run down ana oeon'
dated Round HOODS sarsaparilla just the meu,
cine 10 build me up. MY wife Also amer mu a
nhysIcal prostrasion, found In its uss new
lasting benefit. Upon our little gifi' n 10 :.
stek with scarlet fever, its enect was S,aaa an,
.ar,a..ng the uoisoa from her blood ana
.astor,ng her to good health.'-E 9. srhArr0S
Swampscott, Mass.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

Table sauce-Quarrel;ng at breakfast.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
loved one, 10 move with calmness and.
precision in the doing of the best pos.
sible thing under the circumstances.

loved one, TO move with calnness and
precision in the doing of the best pos.
sible thing under the circumstances.
It's no mark of q delicate fine lady
ism to scream or faint or go into hysterics:
at some sudden happening. The physi-
cal condition may be such, it is true, as
to render perfect control over the nerves
an lmpossibility, but these exhibitions
could be prevented in a majority of
cases. Temperament my also have
much todo with the matter, but those
persons who know themselves to be-
possessed of IN organization that is
easily disturbed should set resoIutely at.
work to gain control of it, instead of
iursing it into greater weakness by in.
diligence. I remembered hearing a
physician say of q patient who was
given to falling into agonizing Mysteries
at the slightest provocatlon, that she
was cured by being left to lie upon the
floors where she had thrown herself, and
allowed to scream, and tumble, and
faint ad iibitum. Heroic treatment, it
is true, is not always feasible, but in this
case it was cfectual.
! do not want to be understood as
having no sympathy with hysterical
people, for they are often terrible suffer
ers, and their situation is the result of an
overstrained body, but / do mean to
say that persons who are ordinarily well
should struggle to govern themselves,
and that the matter lies lar sely in their
own hands. Without this %self-control
all other preparation which I have men
toned will be comparatively useless.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16
How to Keep she Hands Soft.

E# .TM .E .Zr&%NHa &m%
A Little ammonia Or borax in the
water yon wash your hands with and
that water just lukewarm, will keep the
skin clean and soft. A little oatmeal
mixed with the water will waitensthe
hands. Many people use glycerine on
heir hands when they 60 to bed, wear
ing gloves to keep the bedding clean
but glycerinc makes some skins harsh
and red. These people should rub their
hands with dry oatmeal, and wear gloves
in bed. The best preparation for the
hands at night is white Of ego. with a
grain of alum dissolved in it. sRoman
toilet paste" is merely white of egg,
bareIey -four, and honey. They say it
was used BY the Romans in olden time.
Any way, 1t is a frst-class thing; but it
IS mean, sticky stuff to use, and does
not do the work any better than oat-
meal. The toughest and hardest hands
can be made soft and white in a months
time by doctoring thep a little at bed-
tinei allthe tools you need are a nail
Irush, a bottle of ammonia, box of
powdered borax, and . little fine white
eand 10 rub the stains of. tr a cut Of
lemon, which will do we better for the
acid of the lemon viii clean anything.
Manicures use acids In the shop, but the
lemon is quite as good, and isn't poison
ous, while the acids are. -Apalyst.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-16

wore q pale blue silk coat with huge
funnel like sleeves trimmed with black
and pale yellow silk braid. Her trousers
we're Of black silk, also bordered with
pale yellow; her boat ike sabots were
embroidered with blue silk, and the
deep white soies provided an area of
about three squire inches for the maid to
stand erect upon. Another celestial
maiden was similarly dressed, except that
that garment which among Christians is
peculiar to males, wa a gorgeous orange
slsk. and ha-~s~efSv
American make, were Of red silk with
clocks 10 the siie. A third girl wore an
azure b.uc skirt, 4 crimson coat and
bright green pants. Still another wore
pa.e violet coax owe a dark blue
blouse, her pants also bling green.
Avery brilliant costume was q cr.n1 :
sonsiIk coat with a broad band OF green
ina red embroidery running all around
1ha skirts. neck and sleeves; the pants
ssre bright blue, and shoes pret'll'
Embroidered in pink and gold. a pas
bind cloak, violet pants with yellow
Ailnmlngs, pearl beaded head dress ane
Smelly worked silver bangles on wrist
lid ankles formed the principal fealurs
ii tie costumeof a small Mongot nader
eLZ.l =.
Who held IN her hand the dlmlnutlv
aaeue Of her small brother, who trot1es
before her.
The boy was hardly less attractivef
dressed, and his pale pinkssilk round na
was decorated with d bright REQ sil
knob and huge tassel Of the same nj
ssEial and color. -san Francisco Cnron
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-09
Wanted.

Every one To know that kenworthys
scheme and petition that passed the city
council 20 impose a license on employment;
agencies OF this city of 500 year, in order
10 shut out competition, 50 as he could food
the city with poor people through his adver-
tisements promising them work on their
registering With him 81, when be knows there
is not work for them. This viii not scour as
l have come into the field to stay. and advo-
cate the principle that charity begins at
home, and that will not pay any attention
to his scheme or license, as it is unjust, I'M
constitutional and can not be sustained be-
fore jury OF twelve sane men.
National Labor Bureau and Trades Acea-
CIV, rom 5, No. Sl3 East Douglas avenue
d-o-ltT W. K. SITES, Prop.
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Quincy Addition.

This addition goes on the market today
ard is by far the choicest addition that has,
been added to Wichita for many day.
Lying between Maple and University aves,
Just south of and only two blocks west of tbe
Sisters Academy, aud Immediately north of
the Catholic institutions. on tho high plain
overlooking the city make these lots very de-
sirable for homes and theirs is 10 doubt but
what they viii double in value in a very
short-sime. Call early today and select YOUR
lots at addition prices. Do not wait as the
opportunity will sst again present itself in
the near future to secure such choice lots at
the low prices that these lots will be sold at.
ILLINOIS real. ESTATE Co.
COLT Room |, No PSI \ .aaiu ST
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-09
To the Taxpayers OF the City OF wichita.

Each residence and building will have a
personal property statement left the occu-
pants to make their return; said statements
will be called for as soon as possible after
twenty days Each person should be ready
when called upon. Should you neglect to
give attention to this matter you will not be
called upon the second time and q return
will be made for you. shall be slow to recon-
mend any rebate of tax after this is done.
The basis of assessment for the year 1887 is
SO per cent of cash value. This refers to per-
sonal property only. w. +. GREEN,
d95-it Assessor
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Removed.

Slower Bros & keister having bought on,
Major, Of Major & Breese, have removed q
los W Douglas up stairs, ROOMS ] and 2
where they have formed partnership witt
Mr. Breese, end where they will welcome al
cid patrons as well a. new ones. The firm
name hereafter viii be Breese, Slower Bro.
& keister. 1851
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A finely improved farm Of Sai acres sit
uated mile from Garnett, Kan, good build
ipgs, good fences, good water, 200 apple
variety of small fruits, all in full bearing,
500 evergreens to 20 #, 1000 deciduous
ornamental trees, shrubs, roses. ETC.. II good
mares, some thoroughbred cattle and a full
equipment of implements, all to be sold to
gether. Low prices and easy terms. En-.
quire of or write to Wright & Adams. 2o3
Douglas 96-3lH
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-09

One hundred lots sold in the Logan addi-
ton on Tuesday in less than two hours. by
W. o. Riddell & Co. Fifty-two two-story
houses under contract. Over three hundred
lots sold since Saturday morning. Buy them
at once. See W. o. Riddeli & Co., over
Kansas National bank, Main st. ?6-lt
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A Bargain for this Week.

80 feet on North Emporia south of Oak, an
elegant 10 room house, with furnace, water
and gas, eight closets; this is one OF the most
elegant homes in the city. Price $4,000,
$500 cash, $500 in six months, $500 in
one year. DUNBAR Bros,
g6-lt* 1873 n. Main st.
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Red Rock.

100 # front on N Lawrence and the nabot
st of the city, finest shade and grUve in the
city, good room house and good out build
ings. This property Is located between Elm
and Pine; price $4,000; will divide, sell Que
half for 5000; terms half cash, balance six
months at 8 per cent. Dunbar Bros, 1873 n
Main, Q6-1ta
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The real estate firm Of Kindred s Williams
has removed from rs Douglas TO lo3 "
Douglas, il the Wells Fargo Express Office.
d96.2ts KINDRED s WILLIAMS
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Now is the time to buy your boots, shoes
a Grand $500 upright piano given away; 9
ticket given to every purchaser Of pair OF
boots or shoes at John Bratsch's until July
Is, 1887. d96-tf
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Removed.

We have a few lots left in the Logan add
ton W. O. RIDDELL Il Co,
Over Kansas National bank, Main ST.
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Fifty feet on Waco ave at a special bar
gain. GEORGE G.. MATTHEW'S,
sd&-tf l2S Douglas ave.
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Mr. II. /. Rick.
would like to have Mr.. n. !. Rick call at
the City hotel /. HALBEKANN.
Q-2tf
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Buy lots in the Logan addition, of ". o.
Ridden & Co, over Kansas National bank,
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Fifty # on Washington st, one-half blk
from Douglas next to alley. This can be
had today for only $4,000. Illinois Real
Estate Co, room j., No. 25l Main st. 96-1t
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2 lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg ST.

2 lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg ST,
q lots. on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
lots On Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
At only S4C0 each. These lots are beyond
question the cheapest lots in the city, and
they must be sold. Call early to secure
these lots. For sale by the Illinois Real Es-
tate company, room l, No. 25l N Main ST.
fi9f- T.
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Lots on corner of Ida and Prince street
Hydes addition.
G Lots On Lulu ave. Hyde's addition.
Lots on Washington, Hyde's addition.
Lots on Pattie ave, Hyde's addition.
Lots ON Hydraulic ave, Hyde's addition
For sale by Illinois Real Estate Co., room
], No. psi n. Main st. d961t
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Bargains in farms and city property.
BREEsE, SLOWER BROS. & KEisTER.
CO, 2ta